Preston County Property Taxes
Preston County, West Virginia
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
6.9% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$62/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.47%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$157,700
State avg ▲ $141,022
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$942
$79/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$603
$50/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#24
of 55 counties (1 = lowest)
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Data Story
About Property Taxes in Preston County, West Virginia
Preston County taxes well below national average
Preston County's effective tax rate of 0.474% ranks below the national median of 0.62%, placing it in roughly the bottom third nationally. The median property tax of $747 represents just 28% of the national median of $2,690, reflecting a genuinely affordable tax environment.
Close to West Virginia's state average
Preston County's effective rate of 0.474% sits nearly at West Virginia's state average of 0.497%, placing it in the state's lower-middle tier of counties. Median taxes of $747 run 7% above the state median of $699, reflecting a fairly typical tax burden for West Virginia.
Mid-range taxes among regional peers
Preston County's 0.474% effective rate falls between Pocahontas County (0.315% lowest) and Ohio County (0.587% highest) among regional neighbors. Its median tax of $747 is cheaper than Morgan County ($1,145) but pricier than Nicholas County ($550).
Annual tax averages $747 per home
On Preston County's median home value of $157,700, the effective tax rate of 0.474% yields an estimated annual property tax of $747. Homeowners with mortgages typically pay $942, while those without mortgages pay around $603.
Check if your assessment is fair
Preston County homeowners who suspect their property is overassessed can file an appeal with the county assessor to challenge the valuation. A successful appeal could lower your annual tax bill—many overassessments are corrected once properly reviewed.
How Preston County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Preston County
0.47%
Effective rate
West Virginia Avg
0.50%
Effective rate
National Avg
0.91%
Effective rate
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Data updated: March 2026
Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rate is calculated as median property tax divided by median home value.